When: Fireworks on Thursday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m. Where: Fireworks will be set off over Bristol Harbor. Visit downtown, eat at one of our local restaurants and businesses, walk through beautiful downtown Bristol and stop by a local business and do some shopping, then watch a spectacular fireworks display over the Bristol Harbor. […]
Bristol has a claim to the oldest independence celebration in the country, or what was then known in 1785 as the Patriotic Exercises. The idea first formed in the mind of Rev. Henry Wright, a Revolutionary War veteran. Since then, Bristol has prided itself on the turnout and spirit of its population. Although not originally […]
It is night. A crowd flits along the canals of Providence. In the water, a hundred fires blaze. WaterFire is arguably the cover of the City of Providence- hundreds of thousands of visitors and residents alike flock to this awe-inspiring display of pyromancy each year. Bonfires are lit along the three rivers that rush their […]
This Independence Day, the Rhode Island State Archives will be open to the public with three versions of the Declaration of Independence on display! Stop by and see the Southwick Printing (1776), the Goddard Printing (1777), and the Stone Printing (1823). Archives staff will also be in attendance to answer questions. This is a rare […]
July the 4th is home to the largest event the Rhode Island Society Sons of the Revolution sponsors. Along with the Daughters of the American Revolution, they honor the achievements and sacrifices made by the founding fathers. A concert hosted by the Salve Regina University Community Band starts at 10. During this time, the Colony […]
There is a July 4th parade on Block Island starting at The Oar at 11am, with many bands and organizations taking part, commemorating the spirit of our nation.
When: Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. Where: Parade starts on Route 120 and ends between Nate Whipple Highway and Abbott Run Valley Road. Details: Cumberland will again celebrate Independence Day with their historic Arnold Mills Parade, full of food, music and awards.
Small businesses are the heart of America. Mom-and-Pop Shops are a cornerstone of this nation. WildFire Providence seeks to commemorate these business this Fourth of July; vendors of all backgrounds and goods of all genres will be open to the public at 6:30 PM in Market Square. Do not forget to stay for sunset, when […]
Johnson's Pond Coventry, RI Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration 2025 Taking Place Friday July 4th @ 9:30 PM
Join the Nathanael Greene Homestead Association, Sunday July 27th a from 10:00 to 5:00 as we celebrate Gen. Greene’s 283rd Birthday -10:00 am Ceremony, with featured speaker Michelle Girasole, of RI technology brand FreshMaps, and the FreshMaps History Hunt and complimentary refreshments. -11:00 Directly following the ceremony Ms. Girasole will demonstrate FreshMaps History Hunt ,a […]
